Disney's Layoff Spree Continues with Hundreds More Job Cuts
Disney is continuing its cost-cutting efforts under new CEO Josh D'Amaro. The media company has made another round of job cuts, laying off several hundred employees across multiple departments. This marks the third time this year that Disney has cut staff, following previous layoffs in April and July. According to a source familiar with the matter, the latest layoffs are primarily in the human resources and IT departments within corporate and various divisions.
The decision to make further job cuts was hinted at by D'Amaro and CFO Hugh Johnston when they announced quarterly results for June 2026. They stated that reducing costs across the enterprise was a priority, with plans to 'evaluate a variety of levers, including reductions in labor and SG&A'.
This latest round of layoffs follows previous cuts made in April, which saw approximately 1,000 roles eliminated primarily due to the formation of a consolidated enterprise marketing division. In July, Disney also cut several hundred jobs across corporate functions, including at Pixar, ESPN, Disney Entertainment Television, and Disney's studios.